Serving 690 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholar Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scholar Academy's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
690 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Scholar Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholar Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
21%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholar Academy's ranking?
Scholar Academy is ranked #794 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Scholar Academy often compared to?
Scholar Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy, Bonneville Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Scholar Academy?
690 students attend Scholar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Scholar Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scholar Academy?
Scholar Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scholar Academy offer ?
Scholar Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholar Academy part of?
Scholar Academy is part of Scholar Academy School District.
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